Obituaries

Oct 9, 2017

Eleanor L. Clifford, 91, of Springfield passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 in the Ohio Masonic Home. She was born June 20, 1926 in Catlettsburg, KY the daughter of Roy and Ethel (Bishop) Hines, raised her family in Springfield, and retired to North Carolina, where she was a member of the Old Shallotte Baptist Church. Eleanor is...

Oct 8, 2017

Gary Eugene Willman, 74, passed away October 8, 2017. He was born in Springfield, Ohioon August 10, 1943.He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Eloise (Raschen)Willman. He is survived by his wife and their three daughters, sister Sara (Jim) Arnott andbrother Larry (Becky) Willman. Gary graduated from Springfield South High School in 1961where he was a...

Oct 6, 2017

Lucas, Sr., Jerry E. 67 of Springfield formerly of Gallipolis, Ohio died October 6, 2017 in the Eaglewood Care Center. He was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on May 22, 1950, the son of the late Ora and Jane Lucas. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. He retired from Pierston Trucking in Gallipolis. When he...

Oct 3, 2017

Karlton Parkison (KP) Passed away October 3rd, 2017 at the age of 28. He was a very loving and kind hearted person. There was not a single soul that he would not help. If needed, he would take the shirt off his back and shoes off his feet for anyone that would have needed them. He has three children,...

Oct 3, 2017

Ralph Frank Stickford was born August 31,1928 in Springfield, Ohio and went home to be with his heavenly Father on October 3, 2017. He was the only child of Ralph and Erma Stickford. Ralph attended Springfield City Schools and graduated from Springfield High School in 1946. Upon graduation he joined the US Army and served from August of 1946-1950....

Sep 30, 2017

JAMES O. ROWE

85, formerly of Miami Florida passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Oakwood Village, Springfield, Ohio. He was born February 3, 1932 in Salyersville, Kentucky the son of the late Morgan & Rosa Lee (Craft) Rowe. He was a F&AM and loved his time as a Roadrunner for the Shriners in Miami. He was...

Sep 29, 2017

Betty A. Harris, 85, of Springfield passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 following a year of failing health. She was born April 5, 1932 in Sunbury, OH the daughter of Ferd and Nanny (Presley) Hubbard. Betty is survived by her five children Diana (Joseph) Szenay of Springfield, Marilyn Clarkson of South Charleston, Justin (Pam) Harris, Dana (Melody)...

Sep 29, 2017

DONALD WADE MENSI, "Donny"

56, of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017.He was born January 25, 1961, at Chanute AFB, Illinois, the son of Noah & Shirley (Alig) Mensi.He is survived by his mother, Shirley Mensi; two sisters, Deborah Mensi andJanice Clark of New Carlisle, brother-in-law, Curtis Clark and two nephews, Coleman and Adam...

Sep 26, 2017

Debra Sue Wright

54, of Springfield, passed away ON Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She was born in Dayton on June 29, 1963. Survived by two sons, Brooks and Michael Nawman of Springfield; two stepson, Justin Nawman of La Folette, TN, and Jesse Nawman of Urbana; three brothers, Brian Spitler of Orlando, Florida, Douglas Spitler and wife Sherry...

Sep 24, 2017

Joyce Ann McGillivray, 87, of Springfield passed away surrounded by her family Sunday, September 24, 2017. She was born August 1, 1930 at home in Clark County, the daughter of the late Robert and Thelma Roach. Joyce graduated from German Rural High School in North Hampton and later married the love of her life Kenneth on September 3, 1948....

Sep 23, 2017

HENRY C. "HANK" APEL

86, of Medway, Ohio passed away Saturday September 23, 2017. He was born June 7, 1931 in Springfield the son of the late Bert & Eva Mae (Taynor) Apel. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired carpenter from St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Dayton. He was a member of...

Sep 22, 2017

Helen H. Carter, age 99, of Springfield, passed away peacefully Friday, September 22, 2017 at home. She was born September 16, 1918 in Pickaway County, Ohio, and four weeks after her birth her mother died in the flu epidemic of 1918. Helen and her three siblings were raised by aunts and uncles living in the Pickaway County...

Sep 22, 2017

MARY THERESA PURPORA

96, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, September 22, 2017. She was born June 4, 1921 in Marion, Ohio the daughter of the late Howard & Leona (Fabian) Lane. She retired from LexisNexis and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is survived by her children; Vincent Purpora, Jr., Susan &...

Sep 19, 2017

Bonnie F. Ehrle, 77, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in Heartland of Springfield. She was born October 9, 1939 in Xenia the daughter of John "Roy" and Mary "Mildred" (Farmer) Diffendal. Bonnie retired from Colonial Laundry as Manager. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law Roger Dale and Cristine Ehrle, Brian and Susan Ehrle, all...

Sep 19, 2017

Mildred E. Heffner, 93, of Tipp City passed from this life Tuesday, September 19, 2017. She was born March 10, 1924 in Brandt, OH, to the late John E. and Mabel (Bechtolt) Warner. Mildred was a lifelong member of Tipp City United Methodist Church. She was beloved by family and friends. Mildred is preceded in death by her husband...

Sep 18, 2017

Clay, Ronald D., 80 of South Charleston passed away September 18, 2017 in his residence. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on May 3, 1937, the son of Fred Eugene and Cleo Clay. Ron was a 1955 graduate of Springfield High School. He served his country in the Us Navy. Ron was a lifetime member of Springfield...

Sep 18, 2017

Ralph J. Campbell, 88, of New Carlisle passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. He was born November 18, 1928 in New Carlisle to the late Phillip and Carrie Campbell. He retired from ITW Hobart Co. after 35 years and was a member of First United Methodist Church of New Carlisle. Ralph was a past president of UAW retirees and...

Sep 17, 2017

Paul Nordheim, 101, of Carlisle formerly of Springboro passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017. He was born January 28, 1916 in Dayton, the son of the late Henry and Lula Nordheim. Paul is preceded in death by his wife Betty Mae; daughter Delores Jean Nordheim; and several siblings. He is survived by his son Daniel (Mary Kay) Nordheim; half-brother...

Sep 17, 2017

Arnold "Brad" Windon, 35, of Springfield passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 following a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born March 30, 1982 in Springfield the son of Paul and Robin (Poole) Windon. Brad was a graduate of North High School and was employed by Yamada North America. He loved being with his children and being in the...

Sep 16, 2017

Anna E. Hunter, 95, of Medway passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017. She was born August 13, 1922 in Spargursville, OH, to the late Scott and Stella (Yoakem) Baker. Anna was a member of Fowler Road Church of Christ and Christian Union. She retired from WPAFB Hospital, working infood servicefor many years. Anna is survived by her daughter Joyce...